Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation

For People With Balance, Equilibrium or Dizziness

Problems with dizziness or lack of balance are often dismissed as being
unimportant or simply an unavoidable part of growing older. As a result,
thousands of people suffer needlessly, finding it difficult to work, run
errands, use a car, walk safely, or perform routine daily activities.

Balance problems can cause profound disruptions in your life. In addition
to increasing risk of falls, balance disorders can shorten your attention
span, disrupt normal sleep patterns, and cause excessive fatigue. It is
estimated that as many as 40 percent of adults have dizziness or balance
problems severe enough to report to a physician.

In a normal healthy individual there are three sensory systems that send
information to the brain about balance: touch or position, vision and
the inner ear.

Because of the complexity of balance control, not all balance problems
are the same. If you have a balance disorder, you may have a problem in
any one of these three sensory systems or a combination of them. Balance
disorders can be treated with the correct evaluation by specially trained
therapists.

About Vestibular Rehabilitation at Torrance Memorial

Torrance Memorial has specialized therapists that have been specifically
trained to assess and treat balance disorders, whether loss of balance
is due to symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, blurred vision, lightheartedness,
unsteadiness during walking or a history of frequent falls. Additionally,
the Balance Center offers technically advanced testing equipment.

Fall Prevention and Balance Improvement Program

In our extensive Fall Prevention and Balance Improvement program, we treat
patients who are experiencing frequent falls and balance dysfunction through
balance retraining. Emphasis is on safety with mobility.

Participants will be introduced to several different disciplines that can
assist them in long-term improvement of balance skills including:

Exercise for coordination and balance

Stress reduction

Principles of T’ai Chi

Foot and posture exercises

Home safety suggestions

Multi-tasking

Stretching

Vision

Classes are ongoing. Call for current schedule and cost, 310-517-4711.